Industrial Pipes

Industrial Pipes – Sizes, Weights and Technical Information

An industrial pipe is a hollow cylindrical structure made from metal—mainly carbon steel or stainless steel—used for conveying fluids, gases, or solids in industrial applications. Compared to residential plumbing pipes, industrial pipes are designed to withstand higher working pressures, extreme temperatures, and aggressive chemical environments.

There are two main production methods: seamless industrial pipes and welded industrial pipes. Seamless pipes are produced from solid billets that are pierced and rolled, providing excellent strength and a smooth inner surface. Welded pipes (ERW, LSAW, SSAW) are made by rolling steel sheets and welding the edges together, offering economical production and uniform wall thickness.

For anti-corrosion performance, industrial pipes can be treated with hot-dip galvanizing, resulting in industrial galvanized steel pipes that are ideal for outdoor and corrosive environments.

What is an Industrial Pipe?

Industrial pipes are engineered hollow sections used to transport liquids, gases, steam, or granular materials in demanding industrial environments. They are designed to handle high internal pressure, elevated or cryogenic temperatures, vibration, and corrosive media.

In industrial projects, pipe selection is based on pressure class, design temperature, medium (water, steam, oil, gas, chemicals), and required standards such as ASTM, EN, ASME, or DIN. The correct combination of wall thickness, material grade, and coating ensures long service life and safe operation.

Industrial Pipe Materials and Grades

Different industries require pipes with specific mechanical and chemical properties. For this reason, various industrial pipe material grades are standardized worldwide to ensure compatibility and safety.

Common Material Types

  • Carbon steel industrial pipe: Durable and cost-effective; widely used in oil, gas, district heating, and construction industries.
  • Stainless steel industrial pipe (304, 316, 321): High corrosion resistance; ideal for chemical plants, food processing lines, and pharmaceutical facilities.
  • Galvanized industrial pipe : Hot-dip zinc coated steel pipe suitable for outdoor, water supply, fire protection, and fencing systems.
  • Alloy steel industrial pipe: High-temperature and high-pressure resistant; used in power plants, refineries, and boiler systems.

Common Industrial Pipe Standards

Frequently used international standards include:

  • ASTM A53, ASTM A106 – Carbon steel pipes for pressure and structural use
  • EN 10255, EN 10216 – European industrial and pressure pipe standards
  • ASME B36.10, ASME B36.19 – Dimensional standards for carbon and stainless pipes
  • DIN 2448, ISO 3183 – German and international pipeline standards

These standards define industrial pipe dimensions, tolerances, chemical composition and mechanical properties to ensure global compatibility and safe operation.

Industrial Pipe Thickness & Theoretical Weight per Meter

The following table lists approximate theoretical weights for industrial carbon steel pipes (uncoated) of various outer diameters and wall thicknesses. Values are theoretical and do not include coating layers or corrosion allowance.

Outer Diameter Ø (mm) Wall Thickness t (mm) Weight (kg/m)
Ø131.502.58
Ø161.503.24
Ø172.004.43
Ø172.505.07
Ø181.503.66
Ø191.503.90
Ø211.504.38
Ø212.005.61
Ø212.506.96
Ø221.504.54
Ø222.005.91
Ø251.505.21
Ø252.006.79
Ø252.508.34
Ø271.505.64
Ø272.007.38
Ø272.509.00
Ø273.0010.62
Ø281.505.88
Ø282.007.68
Ø321.506.78
Ø322.008.88
Ø322.5010.92
Ø323.0012.90
Ø341.507.14
Ø342.009.36
Ø342.5011.52
Ø343.0013.62
Ø344.0017.58
Ø421.509.00
Ø422.0011.82
Ø422.5014.64
Ø423.0017.34
Ø424.0022.50
Ø451.509.66
Ø452.0012.72
Ø452.5015.72
Ø453.0018.66
Ø481.5010.38
Ø482.0013.68
Ø482.5016.92
Ø483.0020.10
Ø484.0026.22
Ø485.0032.04
Ø511.5010.98
Ø512.0014.52
Ø512.5017.94
Ø513.0024.60
Ø514.0027.84
Ø601.5013.02
Ø602.0017.22
Ø602.5021.36
Ø603.0025.44
Ø604.0033.30
Ø605.0040.92
Ø761.5016.56
Ø762.0021.90
Ø762.5027.18
Ø763.0032.40
Ø764.0042.60
Ø765.0052.50
Ø891.5019.38
Ø892.0025.74
Ø892.5031.98
Ø893.0038.10
Ø894.0050.22
Ø895.0061.80
Ø896.0072.60
Ø1022.0029.46
Ø1022.5036.66
Ø1023.0043.74
Ø1024.0057.78
Ø1025.0071.40
Ø1026.0084.60
Ø1142.0033.24
Ø1142.5041.34
Ø1143.0049.38
Ø1144.0065.40
Ø1145.0081.00
Ø1146.0096.00
Ø1272.5046.08
Ø1273.0055.02
Ø1274.0072.60
Ø1275.0090.00
Ø1276.00107.40
Ø1278.00141.00
Ø1392.5050.76
Ø1393.0060.60
Ø1394.0080.40
Ø1395.0099.60
Ø1396.00118.80
Ø1398.00156.00
Ø1683.0073.08
Ø1684.0096.85
Ø1685.00120.32
Ø1686.00143.50
Ø1688.00188.97
Ø2193.0095.66
Ø2194.00126.96
Ø2195.00157.96
Ø2196.00188.67
Ø2198.00249.20

Note: Theoretical weights are calculated for plain carbon steel pipes (density ≈ 7.85 g/cm³). Coating layers (galvanizing, epoxy, 3LPE) will slightly increase total mass.

Industrial Pipe Size Table (DN8–DN600+, ASME / EN)

Typical dimensions for industrial pipes according to ASME B36.10M (carbon steel) and ASME B36.19M (stainless steel). Wall thickness values correspond to common Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 series used in international projects.

NPS (in) DN Outside Diameter (mm) Wall t (mm) – Sch 40 Wall t (mm) – Sch 80
1/4″DN813.72.243.02
3/8″DN1017.12.313.20
1/2″DN1521.32.773.73
3/4″DN2026.72.873.91
1″DN2533.43.384.55
1 1/4″DN3242.23.564.85
1 1/2″DN4048.33.685.08
2″DN5060.33.915.54
2 1/2″DN6573.05.167.01
3″DN8088.95.497.62
3 1/2″DN90101.65.748.08
4″DN100114.36.028.56
5″DN125141.36.559.53
6″DN150168.37.1110.97
8″DN200219.18.1812.70
10″DN250273.09.2715.09
12″DN300323.99.5317.48
14″DN350355.69.5312.70
16″DN400406.49.5312.70
18″DN450457.29.5312.70
20″DN500508.09.5312.70
22″DN550558.89.5312.70
24″DN600609.612.7014.27

Technical Notes & Calculation

Theoretical weight formula for a hollow cylinder:

W (kg/m) ≈ 0.02466 × (D − t) × t (D, t in millimeters)

Standards used: ASME B36.10M (carbon steel), ASME B36.19M (stainless steel) and related EN / DIN dimensional standards.

Types of Industrial Pipes

1. Industrial Seamless Pipe

Manufactured by piercing solid steel billets, industrial seamless pipes have no weld seam, resulting in high strength and excellent pressure resistance. They are preferred for high-pressure or high-temperature services such as steam lines, oil and gas transmission, and boiler systems.

2. Industrial Welded Pipe

Produced from steel plates or coils that are rolled and welded, industrial welded pipes are economical and suitable for structural and low-to-medium pressure applications. Common variants:

  • ERW (Electric Resistance Welded)
  • LSAW (Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welded)
  • SSAW (Spiral Submerged Arc Welded / Spiral welded)

3. Industrial Galvanized Pipe

Zinc-coated steel pipes with high corrosion resistance, perfect for water networks, fire protection systems, outdoor structures and fencing. Hot-dip galvanized coatings (e.g. Z275, Z350) combine durability with cost-efficiency.

4. Industrial Stainless Steel Pipe

With superior corrosion and heat resistance, stainless industrial pipes are used in chemical plants, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage production, and hygienic process lines where cleanliness and corrosion resistance are critical.

5. Black Steel Industrial Pipe

Uncoated carbon steel pipes, commonly known as black steel industrial pipes, are suitable for gas lines, fire protection systems, compressed air networks, and structural applications.

Industrial Pipe Surface Finishing Options

Surface protection has a direct impact on the service life of industrial steel pipes. Depending on the environment and application, different finishing options are used:

  • Galvanized: Hot-dip galvanized coating to enhance corrosion resistance in outdoor and humid environments.
  • Painted: Pipes can be painted in black, gray, or brick red using water-based or solvent-based industrial paints.
  • Protective oiled: Cold-rolled products are coated with light protective oil during production to minimize rust during storage and transport.

Industrial pipes can be supplied bare, galvanized, painted, or oiled depending on the application and project requirements.

Applications of Industrial Pipes

The versatility of industrial metal pipes allows them to serve almost every major industry. Typical applications include:

  • Construction industry: Structural applications, steel frameworks, columns, trusses, and roofing systems.
  • Automotive industry: Vehicle parts, chassis components and automotive sub-industry products.
  • Machinery manufacturing: Machine frames, hydraulic systems, process equipment and support structures.
  • Furniture manufacturing: Metal furniture, shelving, tables, racks and modern architectural designs.
  • Agriculture: Greenhouses, irrigation systems, structural frames and support posts.
  • Warehouse and storage systems: Shelving, pallet racks, scaffolding and formwork structures.

Process and Utility Applications

  • Oil and gas pipelines : Seamless and welded pipes used for crude oil, natural gas, and refined products.
  • Water and wastewater systems : Galvanized or lined steel pipes for clean and potable water, fire networks and process water.
  • Chemical and petrochemical plants : Stainless and alloy pipes for acid-resistant and high-temperature conveyance.
  • Power generation: High-temperature alloy pipes in boilers, steam lines and turbine systems.
  • Mining and cement industry: Abrasion-resistant pipes for slurry and bulk material transport.
  • HVAC and fire protection systems: ERW pipes with internal and external coating or galvanizing for long service life.

Thanks to their adaptability, industrial pipes can handle liquids, gases, steam and granular materials efficiently across complex industrial networks.

Industrial Pipe Pricing Factors

The industrial pipe price depends on several key parameters that are evaluated for each project:

  • Pipe material (carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, galvanized)
  • Size (outside diameter, wall thickness and length)
  • Production method (seamless or welded – ERW, LSAW, SSAW)
  • Standard and specification (ASTM, EN, ISO, API requirements)
  • Surface coating type (bare, galvanized, painted, lined)
  • Order quantity, packaging type and logistics route

Generally, carbon steel industrial pipes offer the best balance between strength and affordability, while stainless steel and special alloy pipes command higher prices due to their superior corrosion and temperature resistance.

High-Performance Industrial Steel Pipes for All Applications

Industrial steel pipes are essential components in mechanical systems, construction projects, manufacturing lines and fluid transportation applications. HL Metal Demir Çelik Sanayi supplies a wide range of industrial pipes including welded pipes, seamless pipes, galvanized pipes, structural hollow sections and precision tubing for various industrial needs.

Our industrial pipes are produced according to international standards such as EN, ASTM, API and ISO, offering high durability, excellent weldability and reliable mechanical performance. With multiple steel grades such as S235JR, S275JR, S355J2H, ASTM A106 Gr.B, API 5L and stainless grades, we deliver solutions tailored to engineering, construction, infrastructure and manufacturing industries.

All materials are delivered with mill test certificates (EN 10204 3.1 / 2.2), export-ready packaging and optional custom sizing. Whether for structural use, pressure lines or heavy-duty industrial applications, HL Metal provides fast delivery and competitive pricing.

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  • Required industrial pipe outside diameters, wall thicknesses and lengths
  • Total meter length or estimated tonnage
  • Material grade and standard (e.g. S235JR, S355J2H, ASTM A106 Gr.B, API 5L, 304/316)
  • Surface condition (black, galvanized, painted, oiled, lined)
  • Delivery location and preferred Incoterms (EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP, etc.)

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International Steel Pipe Grade Designations

Common steel pipe quality designations used in different countries and standards. Always confirm exact grade and standard on the Mill Test Certificate (MTC).

Region / Country Standard Typical Grade / Designation Steel Type Typical Application
Europe (EN) EN 10255 S195T Non-alloy steel pipe Water & gas pipes, medium pressure systems
Europe (EN) EN 10219 S235JRH, S275J0H, S355J2H Structural hollow sections (cold formed) Structural tubes, SHS/RHS/CHS for construction & steel structures
Europe (EN) EN 10210 S235JRH, S355J2H Structural hollow sections (hot finished) Heavy structural applications, columns, beams
Europe (EN) EN 10217-1 P235TR1, P235TR2 Welded pressure pipes Boilers, pressure lines, industrial piping
Europe (EN) EN 10216-2 P235GH, P265GH Seamless pressure pipes High temperature and pressure service, boilers
Turkey EN 10255 / EN 10219 / EN 10210 S195T, S235JRH, S275J0H, S355J2H Non-alloy & structural steels General construction, industrial piping, hollow sections for export
USA ASTM A53 Grade A, Grade B Carbon steel pipe, welded & seamless Water, steam, air, low/medium pressure service
USA ASTM A106 Grade B, Grade C Seamless carbon steel High temperature service, process piping
USA API 5L Grade B, X42, X52, X60, X70 Line pipe Oil & gas line pipes, pipelines
USA ASTM A500 Grade B, Grade C Structural tubing (HSS) Structural hollow sections for buildings and steel structures
United Kingdom BS 1387 (replaced by EN 10255) Light, Medium, Heavy (Class A/B/C) Steel tubes for BS water & gas Water and gas distribution, general purpose tubes
Germany DIN 2440 / DIN 2441 (old) St33, St35 Non-alloy steel pipe Water, gas and threaded pipes (replaced largely by EN 10255)
Germany DIN 1629 (old) St37.0, St44.0, St52.0 Non-alloy seamless steel tubes Mechanical and general engineering applications
Russia / CIS GOST 8732 / 8734 10, 20, 09G2S Carbon & low alloy seamless steel pipes Pressure pipelines, low temperature and structural use
Japan JIS G3444 STK400, STK490 Carbon steel tubes for general structural purposes Structural steel tubes, frames, construction
Japan JIS G3454 STPG370, STPG410 Carbon steel pipes for pressure service Boilers and pressure piping
Japan JIS G3452 SGP Carbon steel pipes for ordinary piping Water, air and low pressure service
China GB/T 8163 10#, 20# Seamless carbon steel pipe Fluid transportation, general service piping
China GB/T 9711 L245, L290, L360, etc. Line pipe steels Oil & gas pipelines, line pipes

*This table shows common and simplified grade names. Exact equivalence may vary; always check EN, ASTM, API, JIS, GOST or GB standards and EN 10204 MTC 3.1 / 3.2 certificates.*

Conclusion: Reliable Backbone of Global Industry

In summary, industrial pipes form the backbone of modern civilization—connecting industries, cities, and energy systems. From industrial seamless pipe in oil refineries to galvanized steel pipe in construction frameworks, these products ensure safety, efficiency, and longevity.

Choosing the right industrial pipe supplier guarantees consistent quality, compliance, and timely delivery. With proper design, material selection, and maintenance, industrial pipes can deliver decades of trouble-free performance, supporting every sector from energy to infrastructure.

Pipes and Tubes

Our industrial pipes are manufactured to meet international standards, offering exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and reliability. Available in carbon steel, stainless steel, and galvanized options, they are ideal for demanding sectors such as construction, oil & gas, chemical processing, HVAC, and infrastructure projects.

We supply seamless and welded industrial pipes in a variety of diameters, wall thicknesses, and pressure ratings. Whether you need high-pressure pipelines or lightweight flow systems, our products are designed for long service life and easy installation.

Custom lengths and finishes are available upon request. Bulk orders, just-in-time delivery, and global shipping supported.

Industrial Pipe Suppliers and Global Market

Today, industrial pipe suppliers and exporters in countries like Turkey, Netherlands, Italy, and Germany serve global markets with high-volume production capacity. In Turkey, companies such as HL Metal Iron & Steel Industry, for example, produce and export industrial carbon steel pipes, galvanized pipes, and stainless steel pipes that comply with EN and ASTM standards. Buyers can find competitive industrial pipe price list offers based on tonnage, diameter, and coating type. Online platforms make it easy to buy industrial pipes directly from the factory or distributor, reducing logistics costs.

Industrial Pipe Sizes, Dimensions, and Pressure Ratings

Pipes are classified by nominal diameter (DN or NPS) and schedule (thickness). Typical industrial pipe sizes range from DN8 up to DN1200.

For instance:

  • Small diameter pipes (DN15–DN50) are used for instrumentation, cooling, or compressed air systems.

  • Medium sizes (DN80–DN300) serve process and transfer lines.

  • Large diameters (DN400+) are used in main transmission and industrial water networks.

Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 industrial pipes are the most common, indicating wall thickness and pressure capability. The industrial pipe pressure rating depends on material strength, wall thickness, and operating temperature. Manufacturers often provide industrial pipe dimensions chart, industrial pipe weight chart, and industrial pipe thickness table for engineering calculations.

Types of Industrial Steel Pipes

1. Industrial Seamless Pipe

Manufactured by piercing solid billets, seamless pipes are strong, leak-proof, and ideal for high-pressure or high-temperature services like steam, oil, and gas transmission.

2. Industrial Welded Pipe

Produced from steel plates or coils that are rolled and welded. Economical and suitable for structural and low-pressure applications. Common variants include ERW (Electric Resistance Welded), LSAW (Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welded), and SSAW (Spiral Welded) pipes.

3. Industrial Galvanized Pipe

Zinc-coated steel pipes resistant to rust, perfect for water, fire protection, and fencing systems. These hot-dip galvanized pipes (Z275 or Z350 coating) combine durability with cost efficiency.

4. Industrial Stainless Steel Pipe

With superior corrosion and heat resistance, stainless industrial pipe is used in chemical plants, pharmaceuticals, and food processing facilities.

5. Black Steel Industrial Pipe

Uncoated carbon steel pipes suitable for gas, fire protection, and structural applications.

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